Sandra Isidore
Singer, composer, and key interlocutor in Fela Kuti's life whose memoir and first‑hand recollections are featured heavily in the episode.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 58min
Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Sandra Isidore, a singer and key figure in Fela Kuti's life, shares her journey from growing up in Watts to meeting the legendary Nigerian musician. They discuss how Sandra's influence inspired Fela to transition from jazz to Afrobeat after learning about Black history and politics. Archival clips of Fela reveal his bold stance against oppressive regimes through music. The conversation dives into the melding of genres, the birth of a revolutionary sound, and the impact of art as a means of resistance.
